HSN Code 48022010: Uncoated Photographic Base Paper

HSN Code 48022010 represents Uncoated Photographic Base Paper under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Uncoated Photographic Base Paper correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 48022010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Uncoated Photographic Base Paper.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 48022010

HSN Code 48022010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard : Photographic base paper, uncoated

Chapter

48 - Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp of paper or of paperboard

Sub Chapter

4802 - Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic for writing, printing or other graphic punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; handmade paper and paperboard

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 48022010 not include?

Uncoated Photographic Base Paper does not include products with the following descriptions.

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard : Other

Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch card and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard carbonising base paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 : India Paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Litho and offset paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Duplicating paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Airmail paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Tissue paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Other

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Litho and offset paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Duplicating paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2: Account book paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Bank, bond and cheque paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Currency note paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m2 :Other

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Litho and offset paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Duplicating paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Account book paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Bank, bond and cheque paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Currency note paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres :Weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2, in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Other

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Litho and offset paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Duplicating paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Account book paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Bank, bond and cheque paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Currency note paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 :Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Other, weighing 40 g/m2 or more but not more than 150 g/m2 : Other

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Litho and offset paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Duplicating paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Bank, bond and cheque paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Paper for security printing, currency paper, stamp paper

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing more than 150 g/m2 : Other

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls :Poster paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Account book paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Automatic data processing machine paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process :In rolls : Other

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Poster Paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Account book paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Automatic data processing machine paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : Paper for security printing, currency paper,stamp paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state : other

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : drawing paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other :Poster paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Printing paper dyed or marbled in mass

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Account book paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Automatic data processing machine paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : Paper for security printing, currency paper,Stamp Paper

Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process : other : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 48022010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+86.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7557 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4802

FY 2024-25

0.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4802’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 4802’s imports

At a glance

+300.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4802

Share of Sub-Chapter 4802 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 48022010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9190

Balance

−7.69

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

7.79 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

YoY

0.40% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8530

Balance

−7.70

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+220.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

8.02 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+2.95% YoY

0.38% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9719

Balance

−4.55

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−90.63% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

4.58 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−42.89% YoY

0.49% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9460

Balance

−1.00

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+300.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

1.12 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.55% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9322

Balance

−1.33

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+58.33% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

1.52 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+35.71% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9231

Balance

+0.13

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+47.37% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−90.13% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4802

FY 2024-25

Balance

−0.28

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 4802

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+86.67% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4802

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

Imports

−42.55% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4802 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,737.89 Cr

Import

₹2,098.66 Cr

Trade Balance

+639.23

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 48022010 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 48022010

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Uncoated Photographic Base Paper in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 48022010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 48022010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 300.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.28 Crore in HSN Code 48022010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.28 Crore — ranking #7557 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −42.55% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Uncoated Photographic Base Paper

India's imports under HSN Code 48022010 have grown at −42.55% CAGR, reaching ₹0.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 48022010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 48022010 ?

It includes Other Photosensitive Paper Base

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Uncoated Photographic Base Paper?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Uncoated Photographic Base Paper?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Uncoated Photographic Base Paper is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Uncoated Photographic Base Paper; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Uncoated Photographic Base Paper?

Under HSN 48022010, Uncoated Photographic Base Paper attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Uncoated Photographic Base Paper?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

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